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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 18 Mar 08:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Gig Harbor WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gig Harbor WA
 47.34°N 122.59°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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